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S. 2308 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986

A bill to authorize the President of the United States to award congressional gold medals to Anatoly and Avital Shcharansky in recognition of their dedication to human rights, and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of those medals.

S. 2308 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Apr 15, 1986, sponsored by Frank R. Lautenberg.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 15, 1986
Public law
Public Law 99-298

Sponsor

Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 15, 1986
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawMay 13, 1986

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